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Election Commission
Bye Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly 
There is one casual vacancy in the Karnataka Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly. The details of the vacancy are as follows:
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Name of Member
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Nature of election
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Cause of vacancy
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Term up to
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S. L. Dharmegowda
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By MLAs
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Death
on 28.12.2020
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17.06.2024
2. The Commission has decided to hold a bye-election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the members of the Legislative Assembly to fill the above mentioned vacancy as per the following schedule:
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Dates
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Issue of Notification
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25th February, 2021 
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Last Date of making nominations
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04th March, 2021 
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Scrutiny of nominations
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05th March, 2021 
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Last date for withdrawal of candidatures
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08th March, 2021 
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Date of Poll
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15th March, 2021 
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Hours of Poll
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09:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Counting of Votes
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15th March, 2021  at 05:00 pm
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Date before which election shall be completed
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18th March, 2021 
3. Broad Guidelines to be followed during entire election process for all persons: -
I. Every person shall wear face mask during every election related activity
II. At the entry of hall/ room/ premises used for election purposes:
 Thermal Scanning of all persons shall be carried out
 Sanitizer shall be made available at all locations
III. Social distancing shall be maintained as per the extant COVID-19 guidelines of the State Govt. and Ministry of Home Affairs.
4. The Chief Secretary, Karnataka is being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the election.
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Election Commission
ECI collaborates with Indian Railways for Voter Awareness Campaign;
Four long distance Trains to carry voter awareness messages
As part of Voter Awareness campaign for LokSabha Election 2019, Election Commission of India and Indian Railways have come together to utilize four long distance Trains to carry voter awareness and motivational messages. The Train displays important contact details for the citizens including the Voter Helpline number and the National Voters’ Services Portal besides motivational messages urging them to Vote.
Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi Shri Ranbir Singh, and Director SVEEP Ms Padma Angmo, Election Commission of India and Divisional Railway Manager, Northern Railway Sh R N Singh, today flagged off Kerala Express at New Delhi Railway Station. Kerala express will be flagged off by respective State Chief Electoral Officers and District Election Officers at the State and District HQs as it traverses across the route. As the trains travel across the country, citizens will be encouraged to click a photograph with the train and upload it on social media, for further spreading the message.
Indian Railways has one of the largest railway networks in the world. As per the report submitted by the Ministry of Railways, on an average, Indian Railways carry 22.24 million passengers and 3.04 million tonnes of freight each day. This widespread network ensures that communication on this platform has a wide reach in urban as well as rural segments.
The trains have been selected on the longest North-South route and East-West route and cover 19 States in all.
- Kerala Express is a daily train covering 3035 Kms in 8 States in 51 hours 10 minutes and has 41 stops. There are 20 stops with stoppage of 5 minutes or more. Capitals covered by Kerala Express are Bhopal, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Himsagar Express is a weekly train covering 3714 Kms in 12 States in 71 hours with 69 stops. There are 29 stops with the stoppage of 5 minutes or more including the last stop. State capitals are Thiruvananthapuram, Bhopal, Nizamuddin/New Delhi and Jammu Tawi.
- III. Howrah Express is a daily train covering 2087 kms in 6 states in 37 hours 35 minutes with 63 stops. There are 19 stops with the stoppage of 5 minutes or more. Capitals covered are Ahmedabad, Raipur, Howrah.
- IV. Guwahati Express is a weekly train covering 3237 kms in 7 states in 67 hours 40 min with 41 stops. There are 23 stops with the stoppage of 5 minutes or more. Capitals covered are Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Patna and Guwahati.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
About 85 lakh PMUY beneficiaries have got the LPG cylinder in April, 2020;
Personnel in Supply Chain of Delivery of LPG Cylinders Working Tirelessly to Provide Essential Service and Supporting The Nation’s Fight Against COVID-19
Governmentof India has announced pro-poor initiatives under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, as part of economic response to Covid-19. This is aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by poor due to economic disruption by Corona virus. As per this Yojana, free LPG Refills are to be provided to Ujjwala beneficiaries over the period of 3 months, from April to June 2020.
As on date, Oil Marketing Companies have initiated transfer of Rs 5,606 crore into 7.15 Crore PMUY beneficiary accounts for availing free delivery of LPG cylinder under the PMGKY. Booking of 1.26Crore cylinders has been done in this month by the beneficiaries, out of which about 85 lakh cylinders have been delivered to PMUY beneficiaries.
There are 27.87 Croreactive LPG consumers in the country, with the PMUY beneficiaries accounting for over 8 crore. Since the lockdown, 50 to 60 lakh cylinders are being delivered daily in the country. When there is nationwide lockdown and the people are staying home to stay safe, LPG delivery boys and all those in the supply chain of LPG are working tirelessly to ensure that clean fuel reaches people directly at their homes.
From Mountainous terrain to backwaters, hamlets in deserts to habitations in forests, these Corona warriors are steadfast in their duties and ensuring timely delivery. Even in these trying times, the waiting period for cylinders at most of the places is less than 2 days. Oil marketing companies- IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh each, as a one-time special measure, in the unfortunate case of demise of personnel like Show-room Staff, Godown-keepers, Mechanics and Delivery boys, attending duty in the LPG distributorship chain, due to the infection and impact of Covid-19.
All Customers, holding an installed LPG connection under PradhanMantriUjjwalaYojanaas of 31.03.2020, are eligible to get the benefits of the PradhanMantriGaribKalyanYojana. The scheme has started from 1stApril2020 and will continue upto 30th June 2020. Under the scheme, the Oil Marketing Companieshave been transferringan advance equal to the RSP of one 14.2 kg refill or one 5 kg refill depending upon the type of package to the linked bank account of PMUY customer. The customer can use this advance money to take LPG refill.
Vice President's Secretariat
Honouring teachers is a glorious tradition of Indian culture: Vice President
VP confers Shri Poluri Hanumajjanakirama Sarma Award on Shri Kovela Suprasannacharya in Hyderabad
Releases two books at Telangana Saraswatha Parishath
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, today stressed the importance of the foundational role played by teachers in shaping the lives of children and youngsters and said that Indian culture always accorded respect and reverence to gurus.
Presenting an award instituted in memory of the Vice President’s teacher, Shri Poluri Hanumajjanakirama Sarma to Shri Kovela Suprasannacharya in Hyderabad for his contributions in the field of poetry and literature, Shri Naidu paid rich tributes to his mentors, including late Shri Hanumajjanakirama Sarma.
Shri Naidu appreciated the awardee for introducing a new trend in Telugu literary criticism and for incorporating the views of Indian thinkers, who fought against discrimination in certain sections of the society.
The Vice President said that everyone should always remember and remain grateful to their teachers and gurus for their guidance and mentoring in shaping their careers.
The award, instituted at the personal initiative of the Vice President by the Telangana Saraswatha Parishath, seeks to recognize contributions to the Telugu language.
Lauding Telangana Saraswatha Parishath for its efforts in preserving and propagating the Telugu language, he reiterated that the medium of instruction should be in the mother tongue up to primary school or high school. Similarly, local language should be used extensively in the administration and judiciary as well.
On the occasion, the Vice President also released two books titled - ‘Amritotsava Bharathi’ and ‘Sri Devulapalli Ramanujarao’.
Telangana Saraswatha Parishath President, Acharya Yelluri Shivareddy, Telangana Government Advisor, Dr. K.V. Ramanachari, Telangana Saraswatha Parishath General Secretary Shri J. Chennayya, recipient of the award, Acharya Kovela Suprasannacharya, and others were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Culture
Two-day festivities to celebrate Telangana Formation Day in spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat at Golconda Fort
Sh G. Kishan Reddy to inaugurate the celebrations with a flag hoisting ceremony tomorrow as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
The Ministry of Culture, under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, is celebrating Telangana Formation Day at Golconda Fort in Telangana. The Minister of Culture, Tourism and DoNER, Shri G. Kishan Reddy will inaugurate the two-day festivities with a flag hoisting ceremony in the morning tomorrow , followed by cultural performances in the evening. The celebrations will be in the spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
The activities of 2nd June include various events such as a march past, photo and painting exhibitions, classical dance performances by Ms. Anandaji and her group, performances by Manjula Ramaswamy and her group, and more. The public will also have the opportunity to witness performances by renowned Telugu singers Ms. Mangli and Ms. Madhupriya. The day will conclude with a spectacular performance by singer Shankar Mahadevan, featuring patriotic songs.
On 3rd June, there will be captivating folk-dance performances including Dimsa, Dappu, Bonalu, and Gussadi. Additionally, a theatrical production on Raja Ram Mohan Roy will be staged, and the day will culminate with a multilingual mushaira.
This event is part of the special campaign called Qila Aur Kahaniya, which aims to highlight the forts and their illustrious history throughout India, promoting the theme of Cultural Pride.The theme of Cultural Pride is a tribute to India's vibrant culture and history. It pays homage to the unsung heroes who selflessly sacrificed their present for the freedom and future of the nation. This theme celebrates both the tangible and intangible aspects of our cultural identity. Under this theme, the Qila Aur Kahaniya campaign strives to showcase the unique characteristics and historical significance of various forts in India, providing an opportunity to connect with our past and honour our cultural legacy.
Under the Qila Aur Kahaniya campaign, several events have already taken place at forts like Chittorgarh and Kangra, while others are planned for sites such as Bithoor Fort, Mandu Fort, Jhansi Fort, and Kangla Fort, among others.
These events are made possible through the collaborative efforts of key institutions under the Ministry of Culture, including the Archaeological Survey of India, various Zonal Cultural Centers, Lalit Kala Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi, CCRT, Sahitya Akademi, and others.
As part of the Qila Aur Kahaniya campaign, the spirit of Telangana is being celebrated at Golconda Fort. The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014, hence this day is commemorated as Telangana Day.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, initiated by the Government of India, is a commemorative campaign that celebrates the incredible 75-year journey of the nation since independence. This grand campaign, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, is being celebrated throughout the country and beyond with great enthusiasm. More than 1.78 lakh events have been organized as part of this initiative.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Rain Water Harvesting
Ground water levels in various parts of the Country are declining because of continuous withdrawal due to reasons such as increased demand of fresh water for various uses, vagaries of rainfall, increased population, industrialization & urbanization etc.
Central Ground Water Board  carries out ground water monitoring, four times a year, on regional scale through a network of observation wells in the Country. As per the pre-monsoon water level data , the deeper ground water level  has been observed in the isolated pockets in some of the States/UTs.
Water being a state subject, efforts to conserve ground water including rainwater harvesting is primarily responsibility of States.
Under Watershed Development Component  of PMKSY 8214 watershed development projects covering an area of about 39.07 million hectare have sanctioned in 28 States  during the period 2009-10 to 2014-15 with Rs.33642.24 crore as Central share. Rs.15683.57 crore has been released  as Central share. A target to bring an area of 1.86 lakh ha under protective irrigation during 2018-19 has been set under WDC-PMKSY.
As per Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act  provisions vide Schedule-1, section 4, Para 4.  ‘Category: A: Public works relating to National Resource Management Para: ’, water conservation and water harvesting structures to augment and improve ground water like underground dykes, earthen dams, stop dams, check dams with special focus on recharging ground water including drinking water sources are permissible activities.
Hon’ble Prime Minister has written a letter to all Sarpanchs on 08.06.2019 regarding the importance of water conservation and rain harvesting and exhorted them to adopt all appropriate measures to make water conservation a mass movement. Further , Government of India has launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan which is a time bound campaign with a mission mode approach intended to improve water availability including ground water conditions in the water stressed blocks. The other important initiatives taken up are available at the following URL:
http://mowr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Steps_to_control_water_depletion_Jun2019.pdf
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Trichy Airport undergoing up gradation to offer better services
In order to reduce congestion at Tiruchirappalli Airport, Airports Authority of India has undertaken the expansion work which includes Construction of a New Integrated Passenger Terminal Building, a new Apron, Air Traffic Control  tower, and up gradation of Air side facilities.
The existing integrated passenger terminal is in use for both international and domestic air traffic and has exhausted its design capacity. The new terminal building being constructed at the cost of Rs.951.28 Crores has been designed to process 2900 passengers during peak hours. Equipped with 48 check-in counters and 10 boarding bridges, the terminal will be an energy efficient building with sustainable features.
With an area of 75000 sq m, the new terminal building has been designed as an iconic structure of dynamic and dramatic building form with majestic roof which gives the structure an iconic look. The interiors of the building reflect the colors and culture of the city through materials and textures in a contemporary manner.
The intuitive form of the new terminal will create a unique architectural identity in southern region and will add a new dimension to the terminal design. Strong references to the local culture and traditional architecture will be expressed by the building’s architecture. Arriving and departing passengers will sense this identity and reference to the place.
The expansion project includes construction of new Apron, Associated Taxiways, Isolation Bay to make the airport suitable for Multiple Apron Ramp System i.e. five wide- body  and 10 narrow body aircraft . Other than this, construction of a Control Room, supporting Equipment Rooms, Terminal RADAR, RADAR simulation, Automation facilities, VHF, AAI offices and Meteorological offices are also the part of the project.
More than 40% of the construction work for terminal building is completed and the project will be ready by March, 2022. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone for construction of New Terminal Building on 10th February, 2019 through video link from Tirupur in Tamil Nadu.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri. U. Jayachandran, Manager, Airport Authority of India, Chennai.
View of the New Integrated Passenger Terminal Building
Interior View of New Integrated Passenger Terminal Building
Photographs of Upcoming new Terminal Building at Trichy
NTB East Side Elevation
Aerial view of Road Work in Progress
Service Block work in Progress
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare visits Dr. RML Hospital
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare visited Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi today for a review.
During this, the Medical Superintendent and other medical officers present there welcomed the Honorable Minister. During the review visit, she first visited the Covid Vaccination Center and interacted with the beneficiaries.
The Union Minister also inspected the library of PGIMER campus and the kitchen of the hospital, and checked the quality of food items. The Minister of State  visited the ICU of the Nephrology Department of the hospital. While inspecting the ward of the bone department, she inquired about the well-being of the patients admitted there. Towards the end of the visit, she directed the Medical Superintendent for the best facilities for the patients and the best care and cleanliness of the hospital.
Inspection of the ward of the department of nephrology, ICU and bone department
Inspecting the library in PGIMER campus
Inspecting the kitchen located in the hospital and checking the quality of food items
Ministry of Railways
Railways on the forefront to safeguard India from COVID-19
In a bid to mitigate the pandemic, Indian Railways has produced about 6 lakhs reusable face masks and more than 40000 litres hand sanitiser
All Railway Zones, Production Units and PSUs are involved; Some Zones have taken lead in this regard like WR, NCR, NWR, CR, ECR and WCR
Face masks and hand sanitizers are being made available to all staff coming on duty; These are also being provided to contract labourers
In continuation of the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Indian Railways is making all out efforts to supplement the health care initiatives of Government of India. In this direction Indian Railways is producing reusable face masks and sanitizer in-house in all its Zonal Railways, Production Units and PSUs.
Indian Railways produced total 582317 nos. of reusable face masks and 41882 litres hand sanitiser in-house in its Zonal Railways, Production Units and PSUs till 7th April 2020. Some of the Indian Railway Zones have taken lead in this regard like Western Railway with 81008 no. of reusable face covers and 2569 litres hand sanitiser, North Central Railway with 77995 no. of reusable face covers and 3622 litres hand sanitiser, North Western Railway with 51961 no. of reusable face covers and 3027 litres hand sanitiser, Central Railway with 38904 no. of reusable face covers and 3015 litres hand sanitiser, East Central Railway with 33473 no. of reusable face covers and 4100 litres hand sanitiser and West Central Railway with 36342 no. of reusable face covers and 3756 litres hand sanitiser.
Since freight operations are running 24X7 to maintain essentials and goods supplies, operation and maintenance staff are working round the clock. To ensure safety of these staff and boost their morale, following is being ensured at all workplaces:
 Removable face covers and hand sanitizers are being made available to all staff coming on duty. These are also being provided to contract labourers. Railway workshops, coaching depots and hospitals have risen to the occasion are locally producing sanitizers and masks to supplement supplies.
 All personnel are being encouraged to use reusable face covers to maintain better hygiene. 2 sets of reusable face covers are to be available with personnel. All personnel are being counselled to wash face covers well with soap every day. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have issued detailed advisory in this regard which has been circulated to all.
 Soap, water and washing facilities are being provided at all work places. With local innovations hands free washing facilities have been provided.
 Social distancing is being ensured. Awareness in this regard is being regularly spread amongst all staff like trackmen and locomotive pilots.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Dr. V Shanta
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Dr. V Shanta.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, " Dr. V Shanta will be remembered for her outstanding efforts to ensure top quality cancer care. The Cancer Institute at Adyar, Chennai is at the forefront of serving the poor and downtrodden. I recall my visit to the Institute in 2018. Saddened by Dr. V Shanta’s demise. Om Shanti.
Ministry of Defence
OPERATION SAMUDRA SETU INS JALASHWA EMBARKS INDIAN NATIONALS AT BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN
INS Jalashwa arrived off Bandar Abbas, Iran on the evening of 24 Jun 20 and entered harbour on 25 Jun 20 for another mission under the Indian Navy's Op Samudra Setu. The ship embarked 687 Indian citizens after the mandatory medical and baggage screening.
During the transit to Iran, the crew of INS Jalashwa undertook preparatory activities for evacuation operation which included sanitisation and preparation of living spaces for evacuees, preparation of welcome kits comprising masks and toiletries followed by allocation of bunks as per passenger manifest received from the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
The ship also handed over two Air Evacuation Pods indigenously developed by the Indian Navy, to the Iranian authorities.
Living spaces onboard Jalashwa have been divided into three zones, while adhering to COVID-19 precautions, withzonesearmarked for embarked personnel as well as the ship's crew that may frequently come in contact with them.
The ship sailed out of Bandar Abbas late in the evening on 25 Jun 20 on completion of embarkation.
Ministry of Defence
Rear Admiral Antony George, NM, VSM Takes over as CSO  Southern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Antony George assumed charge as the Chief Staff Officer  on 20 Feb 20 at Headquarters, Southern Naval Command.
A graduate from St. Stephen’s College, the Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1987. An Anti Submarine Warfare Specialist, he hails from the district of Alappuzha in Kerala.
During his illustrious career spanning over 32 years, the Flag Officer has tenanted several important appointments, both at sea and ashore. His major sea assignments include the Fleet ASW Officer of the Western Fleet, Commands of the Missile Corvette INS Khanjar and the Guided Missile Frigate INS Tarkash .
Other important shore assignments tenanted by the Flag Officer include Command ASW Officer of the Eastern Naval Command, instructor at the prestigious Defence Services Staff College and Commodore Bureau of Sailors.
The Flag Officer has undergone the Advanced Command and Staff Course in UK and the Naval Higher Command Course at the Naval War College, Mumbai.
On promotion to Flag rank in October 17, he was appointed as the first Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff , the post which he tenanted for over two years.
The Flag Officer is the recipient of the Nao Sena Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal.
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